There are
1,725 mi
from Escondido, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Escondido, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Escondido, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,413.32 mi.
1,725 mi = 2,775.31 kms